2007-02-03 12:05:14 · 6 answers · asked by a b 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Mininova.com is legal grey ground. Technically, there are no copyrighted files being shared. Instead, users download torrent files that contain metadata on where to _find_ the copyrighted files. So, by browsing mininova, you are not breaking any laws. However, as stated above, the moment you use the torrent file to begin downloading a copyrighted file, you've just become a pirate. A good analogy would be a website that details where to buy bombs. No bombs are actually being sold thorugh the website; however, the site helps people acquire said bombs.
There has however, been tremendous legal pressure from the MPAA and RIAA to shut down trackers, regardless of the legality.
2007-02-03 12:18:03 · answer #1 · answered by FinalEpsilon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is not. And neither is any of the content (the trackers). But once you download a single section of the file you want, welcome to Pirate Island.
2007-02-03 12:13:12 · answer #2 · answered by doctorevil64 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
2007-02-03 12:10:02 · answer #3 · answered by SlashDance 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably.
2007-02-03 12:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by Kokopelli 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
child porn is illeagl everywhere
2007-02-03 12:13:56 · answer #5 · answered by swan5250 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I hope not!
2007-02-03 12:09:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋